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EV Charger Error

Charger Door Open

Updated March 2026

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This is general guidance based on the ChargeX MREC standard. Actual charger behavior varies by manufacturer and firmware version. Always follow on-screen instructions and contact the charging network if you are unsure.

Critical

A maintenance panel or access door on the charger is open or not properly closed. The charger has shut down for safety reasons.

What to do

  1. Do not attempt to close the door yourself
  2. Move to a different charger
  3. Report the open door to the charging network. This may indicate vandalism or incomplete maintenance

Who's responsible?

  • The charging network operator needs to fix this
  • This is likely a charger hardware issue

Technical details

Error code
DoorOpen
Category
Safety
Classification
safety, maintenance
Source
ChargeX MREC Standard (2023)

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